{"product_id":"love-like-a-mother-how-the-sacred-work-of-motherhood-reveals-the-maternal-heart-of-god-paperback","title":"Love Like a Mother: How the Sacred Work of Motherhood Reveals the Maternal Heart of God - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Berget\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A balm for new and experienced moms alike.\"--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover the God Who Mothers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMotherhood is overwhelming, tender, exhausting, and beautiful--and can feel like a spiritual desert. But what if motherhood offers us an entirely new understanding of who God is?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLove like a Mother\u003c\/i\u003e, Elizabeth Berget gently invites us to rediscover the God of the Bible as the one who gestates, births, nourishes, comforts, and protects: just like a mother. Each chapter includes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● relatable stories from life with little ones;\u003cbr\u003e● overlooked maternal imagery for God in the Bible; and\u003cbr\u003e● practical, contemplative reflection prompts and breath prayers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeaving together rich and encouraging scriptural insights with relatable stories from her own life as a mom, Berget shows how mothers uniquely bear the image of God in the sacred ordinary of everyday life--even in the middle of dishes, diapers, and sleepless nights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor moms feeling adrift in the early years of parenting, this book offers a lifeline to spiritual connection. \u003ci\u003eLove like a Mother\u003c\/i\u003e also serves as an inspiration to moms in all stages of life, perfect for gift-giving and group discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A visceral, moving, and profoundly insightful book\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMotherhood is overwhelming, tender, exhausting, and beautiful--and can feel like a spiritual desert. But what if motherhood offers us an entirely new understanding of who God is?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLove like a Mother\u003c\/i\u003e, Elizabeth Berget gently invites us to rediscover the God of the Bible as the one who gestates, births, nourishes, comforts, and protects: just like a mother. Weaving together rich and encouraging scriptural insights with relatable stories from her own life as a mom, Berget shows how mothers uniquely bear the image of God in the sacred ordinary of everyday life--even in the middle of dishes, diapers, and sleepless nights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Where has this book been all my life? I don't say this lightly: Elizabeth Berget has unlocked a profound new framework for viewing the love of God. I want to get this book into the hands of every mother I know.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eAshlee Gadd\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eCreate Anyway\u003c\/i\u003e; founder of Coffee + Crumbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I believe we all benefit from seeing God beyond exclusively masculine imagery, and \u003ci\u003eLove like a Mother\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent guide. A gift for anyone who wants to know God better.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eMeredith Miller\u003c\/b\u003e, pastor; author of \u003ci\u003eWoven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn't Have to Heal From\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"A visceral, moving, and profoundly insightful book. I found myself nourished and seen; my heart expanded with love for my children, for other mothers, and for God.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eChine McDonald\u003c\/b\u003e, writer, broadcaster, director of the UK religion and society think tank Theos, and author of \u003ci\u003eUnmaking Mary: Shattering the Myth of Perfect Motherhood\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Berget\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, speaker, and former teacher whose work has appeared in Coffee + Crumbs, Mothering Spirit, and \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e. She shares her thoughts in her Substack newsletter, \u003ci\u003eBack of the Flock\u003c\/i\u003e, where she explores the image of God in the everyday work of motherhood. Berget has lived in Africa and Asia but now resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband, three kids, and one mischievous dog. And yes, she'd love to hold your baby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 05, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45313215135823,"sku":"9781587436819","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/3083\/3487\/files\/9sza1DCiAK9781587436819.webp?v=1779864853","url":"https:\/\/lumaryon.com\/products\/love-like-a-mother-how-the-sacred-work-of-motherhood-reveals-the-maternal-heart-of-god-paperback","provider":"Lumaryon Universal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}